FUNDRAISING
Our fundraising efforts are on-going as we seek to fund the Stephen Lewis Foundation which in turn funds grassroots-based projects in 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Projects include local tote bag sales (see photo at left), craft sales and concerts, plus national campaigns such as the Grandmothers to Grandmothers National Walk |
AWARENESS
Raising Awareness of the plight of the grandmothers of sub-Saharan Africa and the children orphaned by AIDS in their care is an element in everything we do, from the educational component of Member Meetings to presentations before other groups. Awareness specifically encompasses our speakers bureau, displays at events, member meetings, our newsletter, quarterly potluck dinners and more. |
ADVOCACY
Our Advocacy work is resourced and guided by the National Advocacy Committee of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. In an effort to persuade policy-makers to act to improve the lives of those in sub-Saharan Africa infected and affected by AIDS, volunteer members circulate petitions, send postcards, write Letters to the Editor and visit MPs. |